[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 91 (Thursday, June 17, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1133]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING NEWSWEEK RANKING OF THE SCHOOL FOR THE TALENTED AND GIFTED AND 
  THE SCHOOL FOR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING AT YVONNE A. EWELL TOWNVIEW 
                                 CENTER

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                       HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 17, 2010

  Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Madam Speaker, I would like to 
congratulate the School for the Talented and Gifted and the School for 
Science and Engineering at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center for 
receiving the extraordinary honor of being ranked as the number one and 
number four public schools in the nation by Newsweek.
  Each year, Newsweek ranks the top public high schools out of a 
possible 27,000 schools. This year, only the top 6 percent of schools 
made the final list, placing these two schools in the top four out of 
the 1,600 schools listed. For 2010 the Magnet School for the Talented 
and Gifted ranked number one, with the Magnet School for Engineering 
and Science ranking number four. I am delighted that these two schools 
have achieved such a distinction, placing them among the elite public 
institutions in this country.
  Located in my district of Dallas, Texas, Townview Magnet is one of 
the most diverse schools in the state, with minorities representing 
over half of the student population. Given the diverse nature of the 
City of Dallas itself, and the increased globalization of most 
industries, the students attending these two schools will have the 
opportunity not only to impact the future of the Dallas area, but on a 
worldwide scale as well. With this quality of education, Americans will 
be able to compete for success in this growing global economy.
  This marks the fourth time in five years that the School for the 
Talented and Gifted has been ranked number one in the nation by 
Newsweek.
  This honor shows the values of a good educational environment, as 
many of the students attending these two schools will have 
opportunities to be the future leaders of this country. This honor will 
serve as an inspiration to the faculty, staff and students of Townview 
Magnet School to maintain a high level of work. I extend my 
appreciation for the hard work of everyone involved in achieving this 
honor, and lend my support to the future success of Townview.
  Madam Speaker, again, I congratulate the students, teachers, 
principals and parents of Townview Magnet School for the Talented and 
Gifted and the Magnet School for Science and Engineering on honor.

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